Dorithricin® Blackcurrant Lozenges – For sore throat and swallowing difficulties

Further product information

Dorithricin® Blackcurrant Throat Lozenges are a medicine for the symptomatic treatment of infections of the mouth and throat accompanied by sore throat and difficulty swallowing.

The lozenges combine three active ingredients: tyrothricin, benzalkonium chloride and benzocaine. These act locally in the mouth and throat and complement each other in their antibacterial, antiseptic and pain-relieving properties.

Benzocaine has a local anaesthetic effect and relieves throat pain. Tyrothricin has a local antibacterial effect, while benzalkonium chloride has an antiseptic effect.

The lozenges dissolve slowly in the mouth so that the active ingredients can be distributed over the mucous membrane of the mouth and throat. The pleasant blackcurrant flavour makes them easier to use.

Properties and benefits

• For sore throat: For the symptomatic relief of pain in the throat and upper respiratory tract.

• For difficulty swallowing: Benzocaine has a local anaesthetic effect.

• Triple active ingredient combination: Tyrothricin, benzalkonium chloride and benzocaine.

• Antibacterial effect: Tyrothricin is effective against certain bacteria.

• Antiseptic effect: Benzalkonium chloride acts locally in the mouth and throat.

• Local pain relief: Benzocaine reduces pain sensitivity.

• Blackcurrant flavour: Pleasantly fruity.

• Practical lozenges: Easy to use as needed.

Three active ingredients for throat complaints

Tyrothricin

A locally acting antibacterial active ingredient used against certain bacteria.

Benzalkonium chloride

An antiseptic active ingredient used for local treatment in the mouth and throat.

Benzocaine

A local anaesthetic that temporarily reduces pain sensitivity and can therefore relieve sore throat and difficulty swallowing.

Indications

For the symptomatic treatment of infections of the mouth and throat accompanied by sore throat and difficulty swallowing.

Application and dosage

As needed several times a day, dissolve 1–2 lozenges slowly in the mouth at intervals of 2–3 hours.

Do not chew or swallow the lozenges whole.

Treatment should continue for one more day after the symptoms have subsided.

Use according to the package leaflet or as recommended by a doctor or pharmacist.

Active ingredients and composition

1 lozenge contains:

Other ingredients

Sorbitol (Ph. Eur.), talc, sucrose stearate type III, sodium saccharin dihydrate, flavouring, povidone (K 25), sodium carmellose.

The supplementary product information also lists Ponceau 4R (E 124). The complete composition can be checked in the current package leaflet.

Product details

• Product: Dorithricin® Blackcurrant Throat Lozenges

• Product type: Medicine

• Dosage form: Lozenges

• Indication: Sore throat and difficulty swallowing due to infections of the mouth and throat

• Active ingredients: Tyrothricin, benzalkonium chloride and benzocaine

• Application: Dissolve slowly in the mouth

• Dosage: 1–2 lozenges every 2–3 hours as needed

• Flavour: Blackcurrant

• Contains sorbitol: Yes

• Sorbitol content: 871 mg per lozenge according to product information

Important information

Seek medical advice for severe sore throat, high fever, breathing difficulties, severe swallowing difficulties or symptoms that persist for an extended period.

Do not use the medicine if you are known to be hypersensitive to any of the active ingredients or other ingredients.

Benzocaine may cause methemoglobinemia in rare cases. Signs may include shortness of breath, severe weakness or a bluish discoloration of the lips and skin. In this case, seek medical attention immediately.

In case of a serious overdose, especially in children, seek medical advice immediately.

If a dose is missed, do not take a double dose.

Storage

Store according to the instructions in the package leaflet. Keep out of reach of children.

Dorithricin® Blackcurrant Throat Lozenges contain tyrothricin, benzalkonium chloride and benzocaine and are used for the symptomatic treatment of infections of the mouth and throat accompanied by sore throat and difficulty swallowing.